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NBA 2K LEAGUE ALL-STAR PRESENTED BY GOOGLE PIXEL CREDENTIAL APPLICATION ADVISORY

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2 years ago

September 16, 2022

Applications are now being accepted for working media credentials for the NBA 2K League All-Star to be held Friday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. PT at The Novo in Los Angeles.

To request credentials, all of the steps set forth below must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All credential applications must be completed 24 hours in advance of the day you would like to cover.

REQUESTING CREDENTIALS:

Editors/Directors: Media credentials must be requested by the Editor/Director for the applying news organization, who must designate credentials being requested and the name(s) of the individual(s) at the applying news organization who will be using the credentials. Only requests coming from the Editor/Director will be considered.

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Please be advised that media seating is extremely limited and will be assigned.

Within the next 24 hours, your portal manager will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on how to activate the account for your outlet in our new credential portal to apply for the tournament.

If you have not yet created an account, please contact Jaralai Christiano at [email protected] to request an account activation email. Within 24 hours of your request, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions to activate your account. The link in this email is customized to you. Please DO NOT forward this link to anyone.

If you have previously created an account, please visit https://nba.accredit-solutions.com/Login to access your account and apply for credentials.

PLEASE BOOKMARK THE PORTAL IN YOUR BROWSER AND SAVE YOUR LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR FUTURE EVENTS.

If you have not received instructions from your portal manager in the next 24 hours, please email Colleen Wagoner at [email protected] confirming your interest to attend the event.

APPROVAL PROCESS: News organizations will receive an email confirming whether their credential requests have been approved. Any changes to your credential requests must be made to Colleen Wagoner by email at [email protected].

DISTRIBUTION PROCESS: Credential distribution will take place on Sept. 30 at The Novo. Exact pickup time and location will be provided in the approval letter.

Please note that NBA 2K League, NBA, WNBA and NBA G League event credentials are issued on an event-by-event basis. An approved credential for prior events does not guarantee credentials for future NBA events.

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.

ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.

ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.

Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”

*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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2 weeks ago

November 7, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

Canada

IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.

The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.

‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.

‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’

AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’

Stay tuned for registration details early next year.